Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:17 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 11:32 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:457.35:497.712:073.57:126:49Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:467.46:197.712:37-1.112:524.47:146:47Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:507.56:537.61:23-1.71:435.17:156:45Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:027.47:327.32:13-1.82:435.77:166:43Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:207.48:196.93:07-1.64:006.07:186:41First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:357.54:08-1.15:476.07:196:39First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:387.55:14-0.47:535.47:216:37First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:277.66:250.28:544.67:226:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:305.53:077.67:340.99:323.77:246:33Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:135.63:407.68:341.510:022.87:256:31Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:365.94:057.59:252.110:282.07:276:29Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:416.34:257.410:092.810:551.27:286:27Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:376.74:417.210:503.511:220.57:306:25Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:267.04:577.111:304.211:51-0.17:316:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:137.25:167.012:114.87:336:21Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:577.45:396.912:22-0.512:555.37:346:19Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:437.56:056.712:55-0.61:455.77:366:17Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:327.56:316.51:32-0.62:446.07:376:15Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:277.46:496.22:12-0.44:046.17:396:13Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:287.32:58-0.17:406:11Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:267.33:480.37:426:10Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:117.34:450.77:436:08Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:447.45:451.18:504.67:456:06Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:097.46:461.58:523.87:476:04Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:205.22:317.57:442.09:122.77:486:02Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:485.62:547.68:362.69:391.47:506:01Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:046.33:197.89:253.310:120.17:515:59Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:086.93:477.910:124.010:49-1.27:535:57New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:067.64:178.010:594.811:29-2.17:545:56New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:028.04:508.011:475.47:565:54New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:588.35:277.912:12-2.712:395.97:575:52Waxing Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 3:24 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449798. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449798.

What is the moon phase in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is Third Quarter (39% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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